Practical Information
I'll start working on some possibilities. Okinawa is like no where else in Japan - for one it has only one train line which is relatively new (a monorail actually which goes from the Airport at one end to Shuri Castle at the other). Outside of Naha the only public transportation option is bus. While there is a lot to see and do outside of Naha staying outside of Naha without your own car is impractical.
For now I highly recommend making a booking at the Hyatt Regency Naha.
Other options for international chain hotels are (in order I recommend them):
1. Doubletree Naha
2. Crown Plaza Okinawa Harborview
3. DoubleTree Shuri Castle
There are 3 Marriott properties and one SPG property on island as well as a new Hilton and several other IHG properties none are centrally located and will be easily an hour by bus to Naha if not further.
Depending on turn out I will try and rent a bus for the Saturday Do event, but that is a definite maybe.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Sep 28, 2017 at 7:12 am